Burn Accidents | Ottawa Injury Lawyer

No matter if you have a second degree burn or third degree burn, these injuries can take a serious  physical and emotional toll. And on top of that, these injuries can have severe short- and  long-term consequences on your finances, with medical bills to pay and lost wages. If your injury  occurred as the result of negligence, you might be entitled to compensation. Keep reading to learn  more about burn accidents and how a burn injury attorney may be able to help.

Types of Burn Accidents and Injuries

Burn injuries are classified by severity, ranging from first- to fourth-degree. First-degree burns  are the mildest and may or may not require medical attention. A second degree burn is more serious  and will require medical care. Third and fourth-degree burns are the most severe, causing  potentially permanent or life-threatening injuries and sometimes death. This classification system  can apply to a regular or chemical burn.

People can sustain burn injuries from a range of incidents. Some common burn accidents include:

●  Car, motorcycle, and other transportation accidents

●  Fires in apartment complexes or commercial buildings, like malls and hotels

●  Workplace injuries and industrial accidents

●  Exposure to hazardous chemicals

●  Defective products

●  Negligent installation and maintenance of fire safety equipment, like smoke detectors and sprinklers

●  Scalding pipes, water, or food

●  Electrical accidents

●  Gas explosions

How Do You Know If You’re Entitled to Damages?

With burn accidents or any type of personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation if your  injuries occurred as the result of negligence. Property owners, landlords, and employers all have  a duty of care to provide safe environments for living, working, and visiting. If the responsible  party breaches this duty of care, resulting in injury or loss, they may be liable for the damages. Suppose negligence was involved in your burn injury. In that case, you have a right to seek compensation for medical costs, loss of income, pain, and suffering, and other losses, both physical and emotional, that occurred as a result of your injury. A qualified lawyer can help you recover the damages you’re entitled to.

How Much Could Your Claim Be Worth?

No personal injury lawyer can guarantee a specific outcome for a personal injury lawsuit, nor can  they tell you precisely how much your settlement will be. There are a number of factors that can  impact your case’s outcome and the amount of money you’re able to recover. Your compensation may  depend on:

●  The cost of your existing medical bills and expected future medical treatment

●  The income you’ve lost because of your injuries

●  Whether your injuries have affected your future earnings potential

●  The severity of your injury and resulting scarring, disabilities, or loss of bodily function

●  Whether you’ve needed to modify your home to accommodate your injury

●  The emotional distress, pain, and suffering you’ve experienced because of your burns

●  Punitive damages (depending on the case)

Have you or a loved one sustained a second degree burn or worse during an accident? WVGB Law Group  can help! Working with a knowledgeable lawyer can simplify the legal process and help you gain the  compensation you deserve. Contact us today to learn how we can help with your case.